SINGAPORE. A 44-year-old dance teacher from Shandong, China, has emerged as the fourth finalist for the “˜Be a Changi Millionaire’ grand draw, the fourth run of Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) biggest annual retail promotion.
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Zhang Qing, who teaches dance in her local arts and dance school, led a group of students to Singapore for a dance competition in early August, in which her team triumphed and took first place.
In a continuation of her winning streak, Mrs Zhang’s purchase of a Gucci bag as a celebratory treat thereafter won her a coveted spot as the fourth of six finalists in the grand draw, where she stands to win S$1 million (US$798,000).
The Gucci bag, worth S$2,346 (US$1,870), was purchased from Terminal 2’s Departure Transit Mall before her flight to Shenzhen. “I did not have much time to shop before my flight, so I did not expect to buy anything so quickly. When I saw the Gucci boutique at Terminal 2, I immediately popped in to take a look at this bag I had been eyeing for a long time. After comparing the price of the bag to that in China, I just could not resist but to buy it on the spot,” Mrs Zhang said.
“The prices of the luxury products at Changi Airport are so competitive and definitely of better value than in China,” she added.
“On top of the bag for myself, I also managed to purchase some small gifts for my family. My shopping experience was pleasant and I really love the airport environment. I wished I could have shopped longer,” Mrs Zhang said.
Mrs Zhang is the second Chinese national to qualify as a finalist for the “˜Be a Changi Millionaire’ grand draw. Just last month, Mr Wan Bao Guo from Shanghai was the third lucky shopper to qualify as a grand draw finalist. Incidentally, his purchase was also a Gucci bag. With only two more finalists to be determined, the stage is almost set for the grand finale.
During the six-month “˜Be a Changi Millionaire’ promotion which runs from 1 May to 31 October 2013, one finalist will be drawn per month for participation in the Grand Draw. Each finalist wins a cash prize of S$5,000 (US$3,990) each and a three-night stay in Singapore.
Being a dance teacher passionate about her craft, Mrs Zhang works very closely with students and has a soft spot for children. “My wish and calling is to help needy and less fortunate children. If I do win the grand prize, I will donate half of my winnings to help children in need to lead a better life. As for the remaining half, I will only think about what to do with it later on.”
“˜Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 is the fourth run of Changi Airport’s anchor promotion – claimed to be Singapore’s largest retail promotion in prize-money. Since its launch in 2010, three shoppers have been made overnight millionaires at Changi Airport. Past winners include two Singaporeans and an Australian.
